Nintendo DS Top Screen color is faint.

I recently replaced the top a screen on my Nintendo DS that was cracked. I replaced the screen with a screen I purchased online. I was told the screen was new, and other then a few marks no the front it appeared to be fine. I replaced the screen without too much difficulty. The only trouble I had was reattaching the small ribbon, that took a few tries but I was able to get the screen installed and the unit back together. The Unit seemed to function find; the only thing is the colors are very faint and light. I do have a second DS for comparing. Any help with this problem would be appreciated.
Thank You
Sglake

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Anonymous

Re: Nintendo DS Top Screen color is faint.

It's very possible that you didn't remove the protective film that the top screens almost always come packaged with. If that's not the case it might just be a loose connection, but that's doubtful, or a lesser quality screen.

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buy a new top ds lscreen, good and cheap place is www.dealextreme.com with free delivery. its tricky job though so better if someone who has knowledge does the job, otherwise there are reliable ppl online that qoute good prices 4 fitting new screens.

Get a screen replacement online? They are quite easy to purchase and find.

If not, in thought this should work if the screen is blury from an object in the DS or something. Unscrew the screws that keep the screen in place as if you are taking it out and replacing it, and wipe the screen clean.

Mommyturtle, i suggest that you send it in. This will ensure that you get your DS back without loss on your part. But, if you would like instructions on how to fix your unit (This will void any warranties on your unit), please email me at charlyoak@msn.com and I will step you through it.

If yours is the NDS Lite, just find this video in youtube: "Disassembling Nintendo DS Lite"

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after opening it you can do your work replacing the top screen. Just be careful with the flexible cables, the new screen and other sensitive electronic parts on your device and you will be on your way.

DONT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE TOP SCREEN ON THE DS LITE. It is easy to replace it on the original ds, But the ds lite requires you to re-soilder the 4 speaker cables into the top screen's video ribbon cable.